Hammers

The hammer is one of the basic tools that must be included in every good tool box. Yet, as versatile as the standard hammer is, there are always tasks that require specialised tools. The hammer claw, for example, can be used as a nail puller or pry bar in light-duty applications but if the task at hand requires the use of a heavy-duty tool, it might be best to use a real nail puller.

Though the standard hammer is often considered almost indestructible, it is, in fact, not all that durable when it comes to applications that require repeated blows on a metal surface. Instead, a ball-peen hammer, made with softer metal for improved shock absorption, should be used for jobs that require the hammering of metal objects (Ex: freeing rusty parts, shaping metal). And keep in mind that this is only one of the many specialty hammers available on the market.
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Types of Hammers

Claw Hammer

This classic hammer, with the claw shaped to maximize leverage, is ideal for removing nails. It is the standard all-purpose hammer and an indispensable object in any tool box.

Straight Claw Hammer

When nails are too close to a wall or ceiling, the claw hammer handle may hinder your nail pulling efforts. The straight claw hammer would be more effective in these situations, while having other practical uses as well (Ex: as a chisel).

Drywall Hammer

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With its rounded and slightly grooved hammering surface, the drywall hammer allows you to sink gypsum nails without damaging or denting the board and helps improve the hold of the joint compound. Its distinctive flat claw also allows you to remove nails easily without damaging the board.

Bricklayer’s Hammer

Specialised tool with a flat edge for carving bricks and a hammering surface for placing them, the bricklayer’s hammer is made of a specially designed metal for maximum performance with masonry materials.
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